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Police insist regular action taken to tackle violent bike robberies after coming under fire for advising victim to avoid route in future

Police in Birmingham have addressed the backlash over advice given to a victim of a violent bike robbery on one of the city’s canal paths and insisted that “regular” action is taken to prevent crime on towpaths.The cyclist, whose bike was stolen during a shockingly violent robbery which saw him repeatedly struck with a hammer by masked thugs, this week … Read more

“F*** cars forever”: Comedians unite in demanding safer cycling conditions after peer killed while riding a bike

Comedians in the United States have joined forces to call out the dangers posed to cyclists by drivers and the dire need for better, segregated cycling infrastructure after a celebrated member of the community was killed while cycling in Brooklyn, New York last week, taking the total number of cyclist deaths in the city to 28 … Read more

Seeing the person behind the cyclist: More Than A Cyclist campaign aims to inspire behaviour change with powerful new film, plus our top cycling Christmas gifts

It’s episode 67 of the road.cc Podcast, and we’re turning our attention to cycling safety ahead of the festive season as we speak to Rob Anderson of the More Than A Cyclist campaign. Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Amazon … Read more

Cycology Secret Garden Aqua Handlebar Bag

The Cycology Secret Garden Aqua Handlebar Bag looks great, works well, and fits easily and securely to your handlebar. It’s also very well priced compared with many we’ve reviewed, and don’t be put off if the flowery look isn’t for you – it’s just one of a number of designs available, though none of them … Read more

Find out everything you need to know about JOIN, the new smart training app for real world cyclists

The road to cycling ruin is paved with good intentions, not least among riders who were absolutely, definitely, completely dedicated to a training plan only to see their dreams wash away as real life intervened. For World Tour-level coach – and former Continental racer – Jim van den Berg, it’s a challenge that he knows … Read more

“Cyclists deserve far greater priority”: Former council leader calls on local authority to fix broken roads after pothole crash put him in hospital

Cambridge City Council’s former leader has quizzed the current council about how long will it take to tackle the city’s broken roads and called for greater priority to be allocated to cyclists when making decisions, after he himself hit a pothole while cycling and had to spend four nights in a hospital with broken bones.Lewis … Read more

First ride: Terravision Touring

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Motorist scolds cyclist for riding in the bus lane – while driving an untaxed car; Is Chris Froome set to race Unbound Gravel in 2024?; Soudal Quick-Step’s hideously Eurotrash kit reveal; Lance Armstrong: “Never tested positive” + more on the live blog

Drug driver who killed two charity cyclists jailed for 70 years – despite insisting head-on crash was “a horrific accident”

A motorist who crashed into a group of cyclists taking part in a charity ride, killing two and seriously injuring two others, while under the influence of several drugs, has been sentenced to at least 70 years in prison.In a groundbreaking ruling, a judge in Ionia County, Michigan, handed Mandy Benn two consecutive sentences of … Read more